Misfits

By Jane K. Priewe

One word doesn’t belong in each of these word groups. Can you circle the one that is a misfit and tell why it shouldn’t be in that group?

1. Baby buggy, ice skates, wagon, skateboard

2. Galoshes, boots, tennis shoes, house slippers

3. Stationery, marking pen, crayon, pencil

4. Surfboard, scuba mask, rubber raft, motorboat

5. Gloves, stocking cap, dress, scarf

6. Toboggan, snow shovel, skis, sled

7. Needle, crochet hook, knitting needle, pine needle

8. Flashlight, campfire, lighted match, burning candle

9. Cultivator, ambulance, tractor, plow

10. Motorcycle, airplane, sailboat, racing car

Answers:

• (1) ice skates—no wheels, (2) slippers—not usually worn outdoors, (3) stationery—not a writing implement, (4) motorboat—only one with motor, (5) dress—not wintertime outdoor apparel, (6) snow shovel—not usually used for travelling over the snow, (7) pine needle—not a handwork implement, (8) flashlight—doesn’t display open flame, (9) ambulance—not a farm vehicle, (10) sailboat—not engine powered.